The Durenda Wilson Podcast

In the busyness of starting a new school year, have you forgotten some of the benefits of choosing this lifestyle for our families? Today we are going to be reminded of some of the physical benefits of homeschooling and I’ll cover the mental, emotional, and spiritual benefits in future episodes! Resources shared in today’s episode:  ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling HeartThe Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Classical Conversations (Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

We have all been repeatedly told that the traditional college setting is the only path to success but the truth is that it is all but obsolete. Only one of our kids went the college route, but all have been successful with or without college. I have a series of podcast episodes where I interviewed each of our grown kids who shared their journey after high school. (I’ll leave links below.) This year, I’ve spoken at 9 homeschool conferences and I’ve noticed more and more alternatives being offered for high school graduates so I decided to start a series of episodes I will share periodically called, "College Alternatives". Resources shared in today’s episode:  Excel College ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling HeartThe Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Classical Conversations Where Our Homeschool Kids Are Now:  Brittney Jenna Jake Ben Luke Sam   (Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

The world can feel like a scary place, but children need to feel safe and secure rather than growing up scared or sheltered from potential dangers. Today, Julie Lowe, a counselor, mom, and author, shares some ways that we can teach the safety skills that will help protect our kids from mistreatment, unsafe situations, violence, bullying, cybercrimes, predatory behavior, sexting, abuse and other kinds of danger they might encounter.    This episode is full of wisdom and practical ideas!   Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling HeartThe Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Classical Conversations Safeguards by Julie Lowe (Amazon) Safeguards by Julie Lowe (New Growth Press)   (Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

As a veteran mom, I’ve seen many trends in parenting come and go and they seem to lean extremely toward either permissive or authoritative parenting styles that pendulum swing back and forth based on a reaction to the other side.    As Christian parents, it’s essential that stay focused on Biblical parenting, regardless of the latest trends.  Resources shared in today’s episode:  ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling HeartThe Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Classical Conversations  Let’s Talk About Biblical Discipline Who Is Informing Our View of Family?  Let’s Talk About Discipline A Call Home: The Biblical Importance of Family Ginger Hubbard Parenting Podcast  (Please check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

Have you ever wondered if there was an easy, more natural way to teach your kids to write? This is today’s podcast topic! ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Classical Conversations Homeschooling Today Three-part series of articles Kay wrote on the paradigm shift we need as we approach teaching writing: Spring 2022: https://digital.homeschoolingtoday.com/issue/spring-2022/learning-naturally/ Summer 2022: https://digital.homeschoolingtoday.com/issue/summer-2022/learning-naturally/ Autumn 2022: https://digital.homeschoolingtoday.com/issue/autumn-2022/learning-naturally/ (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

I think it’s safe to say that we all want strong, healthy marriages, but the truth is that the best way for that to happen is for our marriages to be Christ-centered. Today Scott LaPierre is back to help us discover ways to move toward more Christ-centered marriages. Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart Classical Conversations A Biblical Perspective on Finances Scott's website: Scott LaPierre - Pastor, Author, and Christian Speaker on Marriage Scott's free book: FREE copy of Biblical Insights for Christ-Centered Marriages (scottlapierre.org) Your Finances God's Way: Your Finances God's Way: A Biblical Guide to Making the Best Use of Your Money (scottlapierre.org) Your Finances God's Way workbook: Your Finances God's Way Workbook: A Biblical Guide to Making the Best Use of Your Money (scottlapierre.org) (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

Have you ever found yourself doubting whether your work at home is meaningful? Have you ever really thought about how much goodness and beauty are in your life as it is?    After my recent conversation with Wes (last episode), I kept thinking of the practical applications of his message, so I'm sharing those thoughts in this episode! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Classical Conversations Episodes mentioned on disciplining/training our children: Homeschooling: Be the Parent Taming the 'Tude in Your Kids Let's Talk About Discipline Practical Discipline Let's Talk About Biblical Discipline Other episodes mentioned: The Importance of Nurturing Sibling Relationships Ways to Nurture Sibling Relationships Ways to Nurture Sibling Relationships Through Conflict Tomato Staking: A Relational Parenting Tool Two great reading lists (there are more online, but I trust these sources) The Read-Aloud Family Honey for a Child's Heart The Unlikely Homeschool: Top Booklist Scriptures shared: Proverbs 29:17 Hebrews 12:11 Proverbs 29:15 Hebrews 12:6 Psalm 19:14 Colossians 3:8 Matthew 5:9 Psalm 34:14 Hebrews 12:14 James 3:17 Ephesians 5:22-24 1 Peter 3:7 Hebrews 13:2 1 Peter 4:9 Romans 12:13 (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder? In other words, is beauty subjective or objective and how does this speak to homeschooling our kids?    Today Wes is joining me again to help us get a biblical perspective on this very important question as we raise the next generation.    Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Classical Conversations Other episodes with Wes: Applying Romans 13 to the Here and Now The Importance of a Biblical Education The Biblical Importance of Family Recognizing False Teachers The Dangers of a Self-Help Culture How to Find a Biblical Church Let's Talk About Biblical Discipline Biblical Submission: The Hot Potato Are We Living in the Last Days? Living With Hope When the Church Says Things Are Only Going to Get Worse Jesus' Return: Revelation, the Mark of the Beast and the Anti-Christ (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

Taking the leap out of public school can feel overwhelming for many parents who never thought they would even consider it. But what if there was a plan in place that would provide everything a parent needed to bridge that gap? Today Gena Suarez (owner of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine) is here to share an exciting and doable exit plan that allows churches to help families get their kids out of public school! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Northern California Homeschool Convention July 21, 22 School @Home Symposium, Prosser WA July 29th Classical Conversations churchschoolhouse.com (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

Education is on the minds of parents now more than ever. With the push to teach Critical Race Theory and the LBGTQ agenda, parents are scrambling to make educational decisions that will protect their children.   But was there even a day when our education system was neutral? Is this even possible? More importantly, what does GOD have to say about all of this? Have you ever wondered if God actually has an opinion when it comes to education? Do you believe that education can, in fact, be neutral?  Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Northern California Homeschool Convention July 21, 22 School @Home Symposium, Prosser WA July 29th Classical Conversations Ways to connect with Israel:  Family Renewal Pitchin' a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed Out Parenting Family Renewal Podcast Raising Them Up Facebook page Previous episodes with Israel: Overcoming Angry and Stressed Out Parenting The Dangers of School Choice (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

A mom reached out to me asking if there was a way she could hone in on her children's interests, giftings, etc. without paying for expensive lessons, classes, etc.  My answer is an absolute "Yes!"  Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Northern California Homeschool Convention July 21, 22 School @Home Symposium, Prosser WA July 29th Classical Conversations (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)  

Summer can be a great time to reconnect with our kids outside of day-to-day homeschooling. It's also an opportunity to refresh our own souls as moms. Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course Northern California Homeschool Convention July 21, 22 School @Home Symposium, Prosser WA July 29th Refresh by Shona Murray Podcast episodes with Shona Murray: Moving From Burnout to a Grace-Paced Life Part 1 Moving From Burnout to a Grace-Paced Life Part 2 The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan Choosing Rest by Sally Breedlove A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 Classical Conversations (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)    

We all know that God calls us to worship on Sundays with other believers, but we are also biblically called to disciple our children and part of that means worship(time in the word and prayer with our kids) should be a daily practice. This can feel very intimidating and bring with those feelings an intense fear of failure that can keep us from enjoying the blessings that God intended family worship to be. Today Steve Demme is joining me to talk with us about ways to take the overwhelm out of family worship! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course School @Home Symposium, Prosser WA July 29th Steve Demme website: Building Faith Families  (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)

Are your kids struggling with diligence? Are you wondering what diligence is or looks like or how to encourage it? Join me as I tackle this topic that impacts our daily lives and our children's future. Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course School @Home Symposium, Prosser WA July 29th Proverbs 10:4, 13:4 Colossians 3:23 Galatians 6:9 Proverbs 12:24 ! Corinthians 15:58 2 Timothy 2:15, 4:2 Deut. 4:9 Heroes of the Faith (YWAM series) (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)      

Do you find yourself tempted to compare yourself with others or your family with others? In today's episode, we are going to dive into what God's word has to say about comparing. The purpose is to reorient our hearts toward what is true so that we can experience the peace that only God can give us in a world that is constantly comparing! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com  The Unhurried Homeschooler Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart The Four-Hour School Day Subscribe to my monthly email and receive a free digital download of Encouraging a Homeschooling Heart The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course School @Home Symposium, Prosser WA July 29th (P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)